DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 10 Foods That Can Help Build Muscle by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Olive Oil The monounsaturated fatty acids help joints stay lubricated and aid in the prevention of muscle breakdown. Remember not to cook with olive oil, but to use it as a dressing due to its low smoke point. 2. […]
An inside look at a UFC fighter’s meticulous weight battle By Michael Blaustein March 3, 2017 At noon on Friday, 11-0 UFC fighter Mirsad Bektic will weigh in at 145 pounds for his featherweight fight against 22-5 Darren Elkins in one of the best undercard fights at UFC 209. Bektic will weigh around 164 pounds […]
3 Ways to Thicken Your Smoothie By Amber Lowry For some people, nothing’s more of a buzzkill than a watery smoothie. If you find yourself wanting a heavy smoothie minus the extra sugar that comes with adding banana, check out the options below. 1. Avocado To get a creamy, thickened consistency, gut a ripe avocado […]
3 Ways to Entice Your Senses with Essential Oils By Amber Lowry Ever walk into a room that smelled pleasant and felt your mood change? Our senses, especially smell, are often underrated in many health conversations. Aromatherapy comprises various techniques used to promote healing through plant extracts and oils. One such family of therapeutic oils […]
In Defense of Fruit: 3 Things to Consider By Amber Lowry Fruit: it’s healthy right? Some diets would disagree. Due to its sugar content, specifically fructose, fruit has earned somewhat of a bad reputation in certain health circles. With so much contradictory information circulating online, figuring out fruit’s place in your diet can be confusing. […]
3 Tips for Simplifying Your Diet By Amber Lowry When trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle, it’s easy to harp on the little details, which can leave you feeling overwhelmed and farther away from your goals. During these times, it’s best to keep things as simple as possible while you explore what being healthy means […]
5 Earth Grown Essentials for Problem Skin By Amber Lowry We all know that eating earth-grown nutrients play a major role in good health, but these foods are often left out of the skincare conversation. If you find that your face is lackluster or problematic, try these natural ingredients: 1. Honey Honey is naturally antibacterial, […]
3 Reasons You Might Not Feel Great After Eating Meat By Amber Lowry Research shows that meat can provide a host of health benefits. However, if you find yourself not feeling well after consuming meat, it might be due to one of these three reasons: 1. Quality It’s important to remember that no matter what […]
Easy Last Minute Healthy Snack Ideas for Parties By Tope Pedro, MPH, Dietetic Intern Having a party? It’s important to not let a day typically filled with indulgent foods derail your health, nutrition and fitness goals. Here are some delicious and easy snack recipes. Baked Stuffed Baby Bella Mushrooms Yields 20 Ingredients 20 Baby Bella […]
4 Tasty Cheese Alternatives By Amber Lowry It’s safe to say that most people love cheese. But many have a difficult time consuming dairy. If you’re one of these people and find yourself struggling to let go of this addictive food, fear not! Below are a handful of dairy-free options that can help ween yourself […]
New Year’s Eve Non-Alcoholic Mocktails by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Happy New Year! With the dawning of the New Year quickly approaching, we know you’ll be celebrating with family and friends. However, we want to help keep you on track with your 2015 goals! So don’t blow it all in one night! Here are […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Easy, Delicious Weight Loss Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD When it comes to weight loss, it’s best to make life as easy on yourself as possible. No need to stress, which only inhibits your weight loss progress. So, we’ve come up with some easy, delicious recipes that won’t even […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Say Ta-Ta To Man Boobs With These 3 Moves to Build Your Pecs by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD There are usually two reasons men might develop “man boobs.” One is clinical gynecomastia, which is enlargement of the breast tissue due to a hormonal imbalance (more estrogen than testosterone) largely due to steroid […]
The Mike Dolce Show Fitness Podcast In this special episode, you get to be a fly on the wall during dinner at Thiago “Pitbull” Alves’ house where Mike whipped up some Power Pasta and the conversation is flowing freely. Mike Dolce is the 2013 World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, 2014 NJ Martial Arts […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Change Up Your Traditional Leg & Butt Routine by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Barbell Pause Squats -After you’ve mastered squatting with load (front and back squats), you can start to incorporate pause squats. Pause squats are a great way to engage the glutes as the primary muscle to stand back up. […]
3 Ways to Thicken Your Smoothie By Amber Lowry For some people, nothing’s more of a buzzkill than a watery smoothie. If you find yourself wanting a heavy smoothie minus the extra sugar that comes with adding banana, check out the options below. 1. Avocado To get a creamy, thickened consistency, gut a ripe avocado […]
An inside look at a UFC fighter’s meticulous weight battle By Michael Blaustein March 3, 2017 At noon on Friday, 11-0 UFC fighter Mirsad Bektic will weigh in at 145 pounds for his featherweight fight against 22-5 Darren Elkins in one of the best undercard fights at UFC 209. Bektic will weigh around 164 pounds […]
6 Habits Preventing You from Gaining Muscle Not Eating Enough You need to eat big to get big. If you restrict your calories too much, you could cause your body to become catabolic and start to break down muscle tissue, the exact opposite of what we want! Strive to get in quality nutrition several times […]
Question Hey Mike – Love your cookbook! Great recipes and have been enjoying them for about 8 months now. I’m down 25 pounds from 190 to 165! I’m starting to get back to a focus on building muscle and I know by now that you are against calorie counting, but everything I’ve read says I […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 4 Killer Core Moves by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Leg Drop Raise legs upwards and inhale to tighten the abs. Then breathe out and lower the legs slowly. When legs are about to touch the floor, pause and inhale. Exhale again and raise legs to starting position. Repeat for 3 sets of […]
